Garlic-Infused Chicken Thighs with Lemon

Name: Garlic-Infused Chicken Thighs with Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6, skin-on bone-in chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4, minced garlic cloves; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Chicken thighs seared until golden with a bright lemon-garlic sauce that complements the crispy skin perfectly.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 3.

Ingredients

6, skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1, zested and juiced lemon
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry and season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 10 minutes until golden brown.
Step 3: Flip chicken and cook for 8 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Remove chicken and set aside. Add 4 minced garlic cloves to skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Stir in 1 lemon zested, 1 lemon juiced, and 1/4 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
Step 6: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves. Cook for 2 minutes to heat through.